IN the name of the merciful and compassionate God. The Koran is regarded by most as the uncreated word of God, written on golden tablets in Paradise. This view, strongly contended inside the Muslim world in the first centuries, became orthodox...

The Book of Zohar (The Book of Radiance) is an ageless source of wisdom and the basis for all Kabbalistic literature. Since its appearance nearly 2,000 years ago, it has been the primary, and often only, source used by Kabbalists.For centuries,...

In Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World--and Why it Matters, Michael S. Heiser uses his expertise and 15 years of research to tackle questions about what the Bible really says about the unseen world.Ronn Johnson'apos;s...

The first book in any language ever to reveal the methodology of the ancient Kabbalists, this is one of the oldest and most important of all ancient Kabbalistic texts. All references, both to manuscripts and printed material are carefully cited, and...

In this deep and powerful book, the Kabbalah of Rabbi Isaac Luria (1534-1572) is translated from the original passages of Hebrew. These luminous and sacred passages reveal the most profound teachings of the understanding of God and of our universe,...

Philosophy of The Bhagavad Gita: A Contemporary Introduction presents a complete philosophical guide and new translation of the most celebrated text of Hinduism. While usually treated as mystical and religious poetry, this new translation focuses...

What are the political and social implications of the gospel?In Our Program, Abraham Kuyper presents a Christian alternative to the secular politics of his day. At that time, the church and state were closely tied, with one usually controlling the...

Revelation is often considered one of the most confusing books of the Bible, and consequently it'apos;s regularly overlooked or ignored. But no longer. In Between the Cross and the Throne, Matthew Emerson walks us through the book of Revelation,...

This is the Taoist Master Yin Shi Zi's inspirational testament and practical guide to the healing power and spiritual benefits of meditation. The book offers in-depth documentation of the theory, physiological aspects and instruction for the practice...

The goal of preaching is to let the powerful message of the Bible penetrate the lives of your congregation. A well-crafted sermon can help to bridge the gap between biblical context and contemporary application.In Excellent Preaching, Craig...

Prominet scholars of Islam say that the evidences of Muhammad's prophethood and his miracles amount to about 1000. Countless people have affirmed it in their own particular ways, and the Qur'an itself provides thousands of such proofs. This book by...

There has never been a generation whose view of marriage has been high enough. And this is all the more true today. Though selfishness and cultural bondage obstruct the wonder of God's purpose, his vision for marriage in the Bible frees us from small...

A fairly touch character of Scots-Irish extraction, John McCaffery didn't want to have anything to do with the superstitious business of healings and signs and wonders; but friends kept pressing him to go and see a Franciscan Friar in the south of...

'Our country must be built upon a justice and charity in which our individual rights and privileges are conditioned by the service of the common good.' The dominating influence of Capitalism and Communism over modern societies has eclipsed the...

Living courageously is not about mustering up willpower or forcing yourself to take one more step. It's about choosing to draw near to God, no matter how stressed, exhausted, or fearful you feel. The eleven stories in these pages show how God...

This book is a major contribution to the sociology of religion and to religious and biblical studies. Beginning from the classic work of Max Weber, the author analyses the origins of Judaism in the light of more recent scholarship. The result is a...

Among all the texts and notes of Rabbi Baruch Shalom Halevi Ashlag (the Rabash), there was one special notebook he always carried. This notebook contained the transcripts of his conversations with his father, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Halevi Ashlag (Baal...

This revised and expanded edition of a trusted text offers updated information about Islam in an accessible and sympathetic presentation. Kaltner presents Islam as first and foremost a religion of practices. Showing the deep humanism of Islam and its...

This eagerly anticipated volume is the second installment in H.G.M. Williamson'apos;s International Critical Commentary on first Isaiah. For over one hundred years International Critical Commentaries have had a special place among works on the Bible....

This practical book introduces the reader to the basics of the Christian faith through an explanation of the Westney Catechism. It grounds Christians in the essentials of the faith, examining the Great Commandment, the Apostles' Creed, the Ten...

The Tao of Meow----------Feline mindfulness: Is it time to 'quot;paws and reflect?'quot; Cats are mysterious and even enigmatic, but they hold the keys to great wisdom. Is your kitten really meditating when staring off into space? Perhaps your kitten...

This book explores the work, experience, language, and ambiguity of the profession of chaplaincy, tracing its struggles to professionalize in the hospital while caring for the human experiences of death and decline within its walls.

The Cornerstone Biblical Commentary series (18 volumes) provides students, pastors, and laypeople with up-to-date, accessible evangelical scholarship on the Old and New Testaments. Presenting the message for each passage, as well as an overview of...

Everyday Christians need practical and accessible theology.In this handbook first published in 1890, Charles Octavius Boothe simply and beautifully lays out the basics of theology for common people. 'quot;Before the charge 'apos;know...

The primary theme of Paul'apos;s letter to the Colossians is the lordship of Christ. Writing from prison, Paul urges the Colossian believers to remain focused on Jesus even as false teachers have infiltrated the church. In his letter to Philemon, a...

In The Written and Oral Torah: A Comprehensive Introduction, Rabbi Nathan T. Lopes Cardozo offers those interested in Jewish tradition an explanation of and basic insight into Judaism'apos;s classical sources. Containing a diverse selection of...

Wherever Jews have settled and whatever languages they spoke, they created a community with a single set of common values. One law, one theology defined the community throughout their many migrations. A single book explains how this came about-the...

The Book of Revelation is the last book in the canon of the New Testament, and its only apocalyptic document, though there are short apocalyptic passages in various places in the gospels and the epistles. This second of two volumes on Revelation...

This title offers the reader an accessible and chronological presentation of the history and development of this most unique of philosophies. Learn and explore as you go along on this historical journey. Perfect for adult education sessions or Hebrew...

The Path of Muhammad is the first complete translation of a classic work on the ideal Islamic society as it existed during the time of the Prophet Muhammad, providing the reader with an authentic portrait of the beauty and depth of traditional Islam.

Zadokite Propaganda in the Late Second Temple Period is a monumental work of scholarship in ancient history and Jewish studies. This book examines centuries of scholarship on ancient Jewish group identity and official Jewish religion in the most...

'quot;The simple and practical wisdom I have gained by reading this book and studying Kabbalah is immeasurable.'quot;--Madonna 'quot;This book will inspire your soul. Michael Berg has accomplished the monumental task of translating the eternal truths...

When interpreting Scripture, do we take an academic or a spiritual approach? Do we emphasize the human or the divine agency? Do we focus on man'apos;s authorship or God'apos;s inspiration?Mark Bowald argues that these are false dichotomies. We need...

Dr. Perkins’ final manifesto on race, faith, and reconciliation We are living in historic times. Not since the civil rights movement of the 60s has our country been this vigorously engaged in the reconciliation conversation. There is a great...

This book scrutinizes the hitherto-unchallenged idea of the Sephardic identity as a mix of Spaniard and Jew. Ojeda-Mata examines the processes by which this conceptualization of the Sephardim developed from the nineteenth century onward and the...

Beyond Today Magazine -- January/February 2018 --Can we believe the Bible? With so many criticizing it for so long, is it trustworthy? What does the evidence from history, science and archaeology reveal? It's about time you heard the truth about what...

The Path to Rome is one of the most well-loved travel books of the past century. Legendary writer Hilaire Belloc tells of his walk from Southern France to Rome.But it is so much more than a travelogue. It is a history of Europe, and exploration of...

This holistic and accessible introduction to Christian spiritual formation written from a broadly evangelical perspective joins Scripture with themes of community, formation, and mission in a single integrative guide.